1787 Delaware Becomes the First State to Ratify the U.S. Constitution
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On this monumental day in 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, contributing to the formation of the fledgling nation.
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1941 The Attack on Pearl Harbor
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December 7th, 1941, is a date that lives in infamy, as the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This event propelled the United States into World War II.
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1972 Apollo 17 Launches, Marking the Final Apollo Moon Mission
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The Apollo 17 mission, the final crewed mission to the Moon, launched on December 7th, 1972. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt explored the lunar surface, leaving a lasting legacy in space exploration.
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